NOGUCHI NAOHIKO 01 2019
From the 2019 brewing of Tojo Yamada Nishiki, Naohiko Noguchi selected a single lot, matured under his direction over several years.
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Chosen from a single tank, a pinnacle of 2019
Hand-selected by toji Noguchi himself from among several 2019 tanks and bottled without blending with any other lot, this is 01. Made with Yamada Nishiki rice from Hyogo’s Tojo Special-A district, it is a 770ml vintage that has spent time both in tank and in bottle. A single lot, chosen by instinct rather than by number, shapes this sake’s quiet character.
A carefully chosen density, a long and quiet stillness
A lustrous aroma of peach and apple, with a soft sweetness like acacia honey. A smooth texture, brought by long, low-temperature maturation, is supported by fine acidity and a faint bitterness, leading into a long, clear finish.
Keep refrigerated. That long, clear finish is where its quiet stillness settles.
NOGUCHI NAOHIKO · Noguchi Naohiko Sake Institute · Ishikawa
Founded in 2017 to carry the techniques, spirit and way of life of master toji Naohiko Noguchi forward to the next generation, the institute is based in Kannonge, Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Working with water, rice and time, it carefully brews sake of varying character — from junmai and yamahai to vintage unfiltered nama-genshu.
On 16 October 2026, on the recommendation of Japan’s Council for Cultural Affairs, Naohiko Noguchi was named a holder of the Important Intangible Cultural Property “ginjo-zukuri” — commonly known as a Living National Treasure. Ginjo-zukuri is the first sake-making technique to be chosen. Read the story
Question 1
How was the 2019 sake selected?
- One lot from several tanks was chosen
- All tanks were blended equally
- Fruit juice was added for selection
Read the answer and explanation
Correct answer: A — One lot from several tanks was chosen
Answer: One lot from several tanks was chosen. The linked section gives the source detail.
Question 2
In which year was this sake brewed?
- 2017
- 2019
- 2024
Read the answer and explanation
Correct answer: B — 2019
Answer: 2019. The linked section gives the source detail.
Question 3
What is the bottle size?
- 300 ml
- 720 ml
- 770 ml
Read the answer and explanation
Correct answer: C — 770 ml
Answer: 770 ml. The linked section gives the source detail.
A seamless texture built to carry weight
The distillery does not publish official food pairings. What follows are four directions read from the aromas and texture that can be confirmed. With a seamless texture built by long, cold ageing, and a long finish carried by fine acidity, this sake shows best against dishes with fat or richness rather than light appetisers.
Food-pairing theory notes that a sake with a seamless, concentrated texture tends to harmonise with the richness of fat or cream in the same direction. This sake’s fine acidity carries that role — tightening the finish of richer dishes.
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